cooling MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it anticlockwise to make the air cooler.
NOTE●While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial.
●When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest,
the air selection and the air conditioning will be automati-
cally changed as follows.
Also, manually operated after an automatic changeover,
manual operation will be selected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.
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NOTE●When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position again after manual
operation, the air selection switch will also be automati-
cally controlled.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indication lamp (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indication lamp (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!●Normally, use the outside position to keep the wind-
screen and side windows clear and quickly remove
fog or frost from the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if the out-
side air is dusty or otherwise contaminated, use the
recirculation position. Switch to the outside position
periodically to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.●Use of the recirculation position for extended time
may cause the windows to fog up.
CAUTION
!●When using the air conditioning, the idling speed
may slightly increase as the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched on/off automatically. While the
vehicle with an A/T is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
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5 Rear heater*/Rear cooler*
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The rear heater/rear cooler can only be used while the engine is
running.NOTE●Cooling with rear cooler is not possible when the front air
conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not
operating. Be sure to activate the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) before activating
the rear air conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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Rear heater
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the heater
starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it
stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
Rear cooler
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the cooler
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) starts operating. When
the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
A- OFF switch
B- Blower speed selection switch
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NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
Rear automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.
While the front air conditioning is on, rear air conditioning is
also possible.NOTE●Cooling is not possible when the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not operating.
Be sure to activate the front air conditioning (cooling and
dehumidifying functions) before activating the rear air
conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.
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Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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When the blower speed selection switch or “AUTO” switch is
pressed, the air conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying func-
tions) starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed,
it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
A- Temperature control lever
B- OFF switch
C- AUTO switch
D- Blower speed selection switch
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Operating the system in manual mode
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Set the blower speed selection switch (A) and temperature con-
trol lever (B) as desired. If the system is operating in the
AUTO mode, the new settings will override automatic control.
Important operation tips for the air
conditioning
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●Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle inside
extremely hot, and it will require more time to cool the
interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the windows for
the first few minutes of air conditioning operation to expel
the hot air.
●Close the windows when the air conditioning is in use.
The entry of outside air through open windows will
reduce the cooling efficiency.
●Too much cooling is not good for the health. The inside
air temperature should only be 5 to 6 °C below the outside
air temperature.
●When operating the system, make sure the air intake,
which is located in front of the windscreen, is free of
obstructions such as leaves and snow. Leaves collected in
the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the
plenum water drains.
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Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
5. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the booster battery, and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery at
the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE●Open the cover before connecting the jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.)
WARNING
!●Be sure to observe the connecting sequence of
→ → → .●Make sure that the connection is made to the
appointed position (shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the negative side of
the battery, the inflammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.●When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect
the positive (+) cable to the negative (–) terminal.
Otherwise sparks might cause explosion of the bat-
tery.
CAUTION
!●Use care not to get the jumper cable caught in the
cooling fan or other rotating part in the engine com-
partment.●Use care not to pinch the wiring harness with the
clamps when connecting the jumper cables.●Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.●Check the jumper cables for damage and corrosion
before use.
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4. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped to the
normal temperature, stop the engine.
A- Cooling fans
B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank
D- Reserve tank cap
* : Front of the vehicle
WARNING
!●Be careful not to get your hands or clothes caught in
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6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the
drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend you to have it checked and
repaired.
Tools and jack
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StorageThe tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The storage location of the tools and jack should be remem-
bered in case of an emergency.
CAUTION
!●Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant could damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.
1- Jack
2- Tools
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8-10 Maintenance
8Engine coolant
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To check the coolant levelA translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the engine com-
partment.Petrol-powered vehiclesCheck the coolant level in the reserve tank. The reserve tank lid
(B) is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert
the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the dipstick and read the
coolant level, which should always be within the range “F”
(FULL) or “L” (LOW) while the engine is cold.
To add coolantThe cooling system is a closed system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level on the dip-
stick, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radia-
tor cap (A) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler
neck.Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion
agent. The cylinder head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is
necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or
equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-
inder head, engine block, etc.
FULL
LOW
WARNING
!●Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and any hot
coolant escaping could cause severe burns.
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